Anger Management Medication

Different anti-anxiety medications, such as tricyclics and benzodiazepines, help balance brain chemicals. Ask your doctor if these might help manage your anger.

Several mood-stabilizing drugs such as tegretol, lithium and depakote treat symptoms of bipolar disorder. Seek medical advice about using these drugs to manage anger.

Anger is often a symptom of bigger problems, such as depression. As no drugs solely treat anger, your doctor might prescribe the anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds profiled here.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are one type of anti-depressant often prescribed for anger management. This informative video shows how SSRIs work.

Trileptal, an anti-seizure medication, has been studied for its anger controlling properties. These clinical trial findings show that patients using the drug feel calmer.

Unlike other antidepressants, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors affect all three neurotransmitters in the brain. Learn more about MAOIs and anger management here.

Anger management and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) treatment might include a healthy diet, exercise, therapy or prescription medication. Watch this video to weigh your options.

Unique anti-psychotic drugs have a tranquilizing effect and cause fewer side effects than first generation anti-psychotics. Discuss this anger management option with your physician.

Beta-blockers, mood stabilizers and atypical anti-psychotics are all drugs that might be prescribed to control aggression. Read more about them here.

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are used to manage many mood disorders and anger. The tables and QA section found here will help you identify available medications and side effects.

Benzodiazepines are anti-anxiety medications that slow the central nervous system. Read about precautions, interactions and other information to see how it might help manage anger.

As with many medications, those used to treat anger can lead to addiction. Learn about the risks here.

If popping a pill isn't your thing, try vetiver oil aromatherapy for anger management. This soothing fragrance should be diluted before use.

You might want to try some natural products for anger management. The herbal teas or vitamin supplements listed here might be just what the doctor ordered.